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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
'''Asplenia''' refers to the absence ('a-') of normal [[spleen]] function and is associated with some serious infection risks. '''Hyposplenism''' is used to describe reduced ('hypo-') splenic functioning, but not as severely affected as with asplenism. | '''Asplenia''' refers to the absence ('a-') of normal [[spleen]] function and is associated with some serious infection risks. '''Hyposplenism''' is used to describe reduced ('hypo-') splenic functioning, but not as severely affected as with asplenism. | ||
==Historical Perspective== | |||
==Classification== | |||
==Pathophysiology== | |||
==Causes== | |||
==Differentiating {{PAGENAME}} from Other Diseases== | |||
==Epidemiology and Demographics== | |||
==Risk Factors== | |||
==Screening== | |||
==Natural History, Complications, and Prognosis== | |||
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==Diagnosis== | |||
===Diagnostic Criteria=== | |||
===History and Symptoms=== | |||
===Physical Examination=== | |||
===Laboratory Findings=== | |||
===Imaging Findings=== | |||
===Other Diagnostic Studies=== | |||
==Treatment== | |||
===Medical Therapy=== | |||
===Surgery=== | |||
===Prevention=== | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
Asplenia refers to the absence ('a-') of normal spleen function and is associated with some serious infection risks. Hyposplenism is used to describe reduced ('hypo-') splenic functioning, but not as severely affected as with asplenism.
Historical Perspective
Classification
Pathophysiology
Causes
Differentiating Asplenia overview from Other Diseases
Epidemiology and Demographics
Risk Factors
Screening
Natural History, Complications, and Prognosis
Natural History
Complications
Prognosis
Diagnosis
Diagnostic Criteria
History and Symptoms
Physical Examination
Laboratory Findings
Imaging Findings
Other Diagnostic Studies
Treatment
Medical Therapy
Surgery
Prevention
References
[[Category:Immunolgy]